Model Year | 2006 | 2017 | |
Model | Pontiac Montana SV6 | Kia Forte | |
Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4800 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6200 151 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 106.3 in | 14.8 in |
Length | 205.6 in | 171.3 in | 34.3 in |
Width | 72.0 in | 70.1 in | 1.9 in |
Height | 72.0 in | 57.1 in | 14.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4426 lb. | 2928 lb. | 1498 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 11.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.4 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 56.1 in | 3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.8 in | -53.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 42.2 in | -2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 38.7 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.2 in | 54.9 in | 6.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.1 in | -53.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 35.9 in | 3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.1 in | 0.0 in | 38.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 48.6 in | 0.0 in | 48.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 36.2 in | 0.0 in | 36.2 in |
Total Legroom | 115 in (over 3 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 36.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.9 ft3 | 23.2 ft3 | 3.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 74.5 ft3 | 23.2 | 51.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 136.5 ft3 | 56.4 ft3 | 80.1 ft3 |
2006 Pontiac Montana SV6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Front seats are very comfortable and roomy compared to the Chrysler Town and Country see full Pontiac Montana SV6 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Kia Forte.